ANNEX I: OHCHR S THEORY OF CHANGE AND RESULTS FRAMEWORK
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1 Some of the posters submitted by children from 5 to 18 years old for a competition organized in the framework of the year-long campaign by OHCHR to mark the 50th anniversary of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. The winners, Alexandria (from Samoa) and Eiza (from Pakistan) were selected at local UN competitions organized in seven countries: Armenia, Burundi, Fiji, Madagascar, Pakistan, Samoa and Tunisia.
2 Annexes
3 Annex I: OHCHR s theory of change and results framework Theory of change OHCHR s theory of change explains the intermediate results that the Office intends to contribute to in the pursuit of its long-term goal all human rights for all. It articulates the rationale for the selection of those results and describes the Office s overall strategy to ensure they are achieved, which includes strategic interventions and the means through which those interventions are undertaken. For more information on OHCHR s theory of change, please refer to the OHCHR Management Plan OHCHR REPORT 2015
4 Global and Thematic Expected Accomplishments Strengthening international human rights mechanisms RIGHTS-HOLDERS CLAIM THEIR RIGHTS DUTY-BEARERS COMPLY WITH THEIR OBLIGATIONS [EA2] Increased ratification of international human rights instruments and review of reservations, with a focus on instruments and regions with low ratification rates, including Optional Protocols [EA7] Increased number and [EA6] diversity of rights-holders, and of national human rights institutions and civil society actors acting on their behalf, making use of United Nations and regional human rights mechanisms and bodies [EA8] u Establishment of participatory standing national coordinating bodies on reporting/replying to individual communications and enquiries; and integrated follow-up to recommendations of all human rights mechanisms Increased compliance and engagement of Member States with international human rights mechanisms u Advances in the progressive development of international and regional human rights law in areas relevant to the thematic priorities [EA9] Enhanced synergies, complementarity and coherence within and between human rights mechanisms [EA10] [EA11] Early warning functions of human rights mechanisms are enhanced Increased interventions of the international community to promote and protect civil society actors, including against reprisals Enhanced systematic engagement by UNCTs with international human rights mechanisms OHCHR REPORT
5 Enhancing equality and countering discrimination [EA5] RIGHTS-HOLDERS CLAIM THEIR RIGHTS National human rights institutions and civil society create and support participatory mechanisms to enhance equality and counter discrimination Increased and effective use of national protection systems by individuals and groups faced with discrimination [EA1] [EA2] [EA4] DUTY-BEARERS COMPLY WITH THEIR OBLIGATIONS Increased use of anti-discrimination and equality standards by judges and prosecutors State agents and political and faith-based actors increasingly comply with human rights standards related to public freedoms and take measures for the development of an independent and pluralistic civil society Constitutions, laws and policies increasingly protect human rights, especially land and housing rights and with particular attention to non-discrimination and gender equality, in the context of development and exploitation of natural resources Legal frameworks, public policies and institutions are in place and functioning to combat sexual and gender-based violence, trafficking and related exploitation Increased ratification of international human rights instruments and review of reservations Legislation, policies and practices increasingly comply with anti-discrimination and equality standards Increased number of specialized equality bodies, focal points and NHRIs working on equality and non-discrimination in line with international standards Increased representation of marginalized and discriminated groups in State institutions and decision-making bodies [EA7] Increased number and diversity of rights-holders, and of national human rights institutions and civil society actors acting on their behalf, making use of United Nations and regional human rights mechanisms and bodies [EA6] [EA8] Increased compliance and engagement of Member States with international human rights mechanisms Progressive development of international and regional human rights law in areas relevant to the thematic priorities [EA10] [EA11] Increased integration of human rights in international and regional processes relevant to migration Increased responsiveness of the international community in ensuring accountability for gross human rights violations u u Implementation of the Secretary-General s Guidance Notes and Guidelines on Racial Discrimination and Protection of Minorities and the UN Indigenous Peoples Partnership 124 OHCHR REPORT 2015
6 Combating impunity and strengthening accountability and the rule of law [EA5] RIGHTS-HOLDERS CLAIM THEIR RIGHTS Increased use of national protection system by rights-holders, especially through strategic litigation on economic, social and cultural rights Civil society, in particular youth and women, increasingly advocate and claim their rights and protect themselves more effectively from reprisals [EA1] [EA2] [EA3] DUTY-BEARERS COMPLY WITH THEIR OBLIGATIONS National justice systems, encompassing customary justice systems, established and functioning in accordance with international human rights norms and standards and increasingly applying them, including economic, social and cultural rights Increased compliance of national legislation, policies, programmes and institutions with international human rights norms and standards relating to the deprivation of liberty and the prohibition and prevention of torture and ill-treatment Increased number of States that have abolished the death penalty and/ or, pending abolition, increasingly comply with relevant international human rights obligations Counter-terrorism legal frameworks, policies, strategies and institutions increasingly aligned with international human rights norms and standards Increased use of anti-discrimination and equality standards by judges and prosecutors Legal frameworks, public policies and institutions are in place and functioning to combat sexual and gender-based violence, trafficking and related exploitation Increased ratification of international human rights instruments and review of reservations Transitional justice mechanisms established and increasingly operating in accordance with international human rights norms, standards and good practices Protection systems and accountability mechanisms are established and functioning in compliance with international human rights norms and standards to monitor, investigate and redress acts of torture and ill-treatment and violations of the rights of persons deprived of their liberty National mechanisms provide for effective implementation of business and human rights standards by States and the private sector, including remedies for human rights abuses [EA7] Increased number and diversity of rights-holders, and of NHRIs and civil society actors acting on their behalf, making use of UN and regional human rights mechanisms and bodies [EA6] [EA8] Increased compliance and engagement of Member States with international human rights mechanisms Progressive development of international and regional human rights law in areas relevant to the thematic priorities [EA10] [EA11] Increased responsiveness of the international community in ensuring accountability for gross human rights violations u u Enhanced coherence and effectiveness of the UN in supporting the rule of law and human rights-compliant counterterrorism policies OHCHR REPORT
7 Integrating human rights in development and in the economic sphere RIGHTS-HOLDERS CLAIM THEIR RIGHTS DUTY-BEARERS COMPLY WITH THEIR OBLIGATIONS [EA5] Rights-holders meaningfully participate in the design and monitoring of public policies, budgets and development projects particularly affecting their human rights, especially their rights to food, housing, water and sanitation, and their access to natural resources such as land Civil society, in particular youth and women, increasingly advocate for and claim their rights; and protect themselves more effectively from reprisals Increased use of national protection system by rightsholders, especially through strategic litigation on economic, social and cultural rights [EA1] [EA2] [EA3] [EA4] Constitutions, laws and policies increasingly protect human rights, especially land and housing rights and with particular attention to non-discrimination and gender equality, in the context of development and exploitation of natural resources Increased use of anti-discrimination and equality standards by judges and prosecutors Increased ratification of international human rights instruments and review of reservations National mechanisms provide for effective implementation of business and human rights standards by States and the private sector, including remedies for human rights abuses Mechanisms and initiatives are adopted to increase human rights protection in contexts of conflict, violence and insecurity Increased representation of marginalized and discriminated groups in State institutions and decision-making bodies [EA7] Increased number and diversity of rights-holders, and of NHRIs and civil society actors acting on their behalf, making use of UN and regional human rights mechanisms and bodies [EA6] [EA8] Increased compliance and engagement of Member States with international human rights mechanisms Advances in the progressive development of international and regional human rights law in areas relevant to the thematic priorities [EA10] [EA11] Human rights are integrated in the formulation of and follow-up to the post-2015 development agenda Global, regional, and national actors increasingly integrate international human rights principles and standards, including the right to development, in their development, finance, trade and investment policies Human rights standards and principles are integrated into UN development frameworks and the work of UN agencies, particularly on housing, water, sanitation and land u u The protection of human rights is an integral part of the international community s preparedness, response and recovery efforts in the context of humanitarian crises and is effectively integrated in the mandates, policies and actions of United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions 126 OHCHR REPORT 2015
8 Widening the democratic space RIGHTS-HOLDERS CLAIM THEIR RIGHTS DUTY-BEARERS COMPLY WITH THEIR OBLIGATIONS [EA5] Increased participation of rightsholders, including women and discriminated groups, in public life at the national and local levels Civil society, in particular youth and women, increasingly advocate and claim their rights; and protect themselves more effectively from reprisals Rights-holders meaningfully participate in the design and monitoring of public policies, budgets and development projects particularly affecting their human rights, especially their rights to food, housing, water and sanitation, and their access to natural resources such as land Increased use of national protection system by rightsholders, especially through strategic litigation on economic, social and cultural rights [EA1] [EA3] [EA4] Constitutions, laws, administrative measures and policies respect, protect and guarantee freedom of opinion and expression, including prohibition of incitement to hatred, peaceful assembly, association, conscience, religion and belief State agents and political and faith-based actors increasingly comply with human rights standards related to public freedoms and take measures for the development of an independent and pluralistic civil society Effective human rights education programmes, particularly for youth, established or strengthened National human rights institutions established and effectively functioning in accordance with the Paris Principles and other relevant international standards and recommendations Effective protection mechanisms and measures for civil society actors, including at-risk human rights defenders and media actors established and strengthened Increased representation of marginalized and discriminated groups in State institutions and decision-making bodies [EA7] Increased number and diversity of rights-holders, and of NHRIs and civil society actors acting on their behalf, making use of UN and regional human rights mechanisms and bodies [EA6] [EA8] Increased compliance and engagement of Member States with international human rights mechanisms Advances in the progressive development of international and regional human rights law in areas relevant to the thematic priorities [EA10] Increased interventions of the international community to promote and protect civil society actors, including against reprisals Increased responsiveness of the international community to potential, emerging or existing human rights crisis situations, with human rights protection as an integral element of this response OHCHR REPORT
9 Early warning and protection of human rights in situations of conflict, violence and insecurity RIGHTS-HOLDERS CLAIM THEIR RIGHTS DUTY-BEARERS COMPLY WITH THEIR OBLIGATIONS [EA5] Increased number and variety of stakeholders engaged in conflict prevention, peacebuilding and other violence reduction processes Civil society, in particular youth and women, increasingly advocate and claim their rights and protect themselves more effectively from reprisals [EA1] Legal frameworks, public policies, State institutions, as well as non-state actors, regulating or engaged in situations of conflict, violence and insecurity increasingly comply with international human rights standards Legal frameworks, public policies and institutions are in place and functioning to combat sexual and gender-based violence, trafficking and related exploitation Constitutions, laws and policies increasingly protect human rights, especially land and housing rights and with particular attention to non-discrimination and gender equality, in the context of development and exploitation of natural resources [EA3] Mechanisms and initiatives are adopted to increase human rights protection in contexts of conflict, violence and insecurity Transitional justice mechanisms established and increasingly operating in accordance with international human rights norms, standards and good practices [EA4] Increased representation of marginalized and discriminated groups in State institutions and decision-making bodies [EA7] Increased number and diversity of rights-holders, and of national human rights institutions and civil society actors acting on their behalf, making use of United Nations and regional human rights mechanisms and bodies [EA6] [EA8] Increased compliance and engagement of Member States with international human rights mechanisms Advances in the progressive development of international and regional human rights law in areas relevant to the thematic priorities [EA10] [EA11] Increased responsiveness of the international community to potential, emerging or existing human rights crisis situations, with human rights protection as an integral element of this response The protection of human rights is an integral part of the international community s preparedness, response and recovery efforts in the context of humanitarian crises and is effectively integrated in the mandates, policies and actions of United Nations peacekeeping operations and special political missions Increased integration of human rights standards and principles into the UN s security policies and programmes, including the implementation of the Human Rights Due Diligence Policy on UN support to non- UN security forces, 128 OHCHR REPORT 2015
10 Global Management Outputs 1. Strategic decisions are made in line with results-based management principles and are implemented in a timely manner (GMO 1) 2. Organizational work processes, systems and structures are aligned for increased efficiency (GMO 2) 3. A gender perspective is effectively integrated in all OHCHR policies, programmes and relevant processes (GMO 3) 4. Increased effectiveness in supporting human rights mechanisms (GMO 4) 5. Increased effectiveness in supporting field operations (GMO 5) 6. OHCHR staff has the necessary competencies and skills to effectively implement OHCHR s programme (GMO 6) 7. Improved awareness and understanding of and support to OHCHR s mission and programmes by Member States and other stakeholders (GMO 7) 8. The efficient management of human and financial resources (GMO 8) OHCHR REPORT
11 Annex II: Revised targets Global Expected Accomplishment EA 1: Increased compliance of national legislation, policies, programmes and institutions, including the judiciary and national human rights institutions, with international human rights standards EA 2: Increased ratification of international and regional human rights treaties and review of reservations of international human rights treaties EA 3: Establishment and/ or functioning of protection systems and accountability mechanisms in compliance with international human rights standards to monitor, investigate and redress the full range of human rights violations EA 4: Increased compliance of national legislation, policies, programmes and institutions with international human rights standards to combat discrimination, particularly against women EA 5: Increased use of existing national protection systems and participation in public processes by rightsholders, especially women and discriminated groups EA 6: Increased compliance and engagement by States with UN human rights mechanisms and bodies Global Indicators 1.1 # of countries of engagement (3) where national human rights institutions have been established or have improved compliance with international standards (Paris Principles). 1.2 # of countries of engagement where the level of compliance of legislation/policy with international human rights standards in selected human rights areas has significantly improved. 1.3 # of countries of engagement where the level of compliance of selected State institutions and programmes with international human rights standards has significantly improved. 1.4 # of countries of engagement where human rights trainings have been institutionalized in one or more selected human rights areas. 1.5 # of countries of engagement where the use of international human rights law in court proceedings and decisions has increased to a significant extent. 2.1 Total # international human rights treaties ratified. Baseline: 2,041 outstanding ratifications to reach universality. 2.2 Total # of reservations withdrawn from international human rights treaties. 3.1 # of countries of engagement where oversight, accountability or protection mechanisms have been established or have improved compliance with international human rights standards. 3.2 # of countries of engagement where transitional justice mechanisms which conform to international human rights standards have been established or have improved compliance with international human rights standards. 3.3 # of countries of engagement where systems/procedures put in place by OHCHR at the national level have contributed to protection from human rights violations. 3.4 # of countries of engagement where the # of human rights violations cases raised by OHCHR positively addressed by the Government has significantly increased. 4.1 # of countries of engagement where the level of compliance with international human rights standards of legislation and policies to combat discrimination has significantly improved. 4.2 # of countries of engagement where selected State institutions and programmes combatting discrimination have significantly improved their compliance with international human rights standards. 5.1 # of countries of engagement demonstrating significant improvement in the level of meaningful participation in selected public processes. 5.2 # of countries of engagement where the level of use of national protection systems has increased significantly. 6.1 # of countries of engagement where mechanisms for integrated reporting and/or implementation of outstanding treaty bodies, special procedures or Human Rights Council recommendations are in place or increasingly functioning. 6.2 Percentage of countries that submit treaty bodies reports on time. Baseline: 33 per cent 6.3 # of countries of engagement with an improvement in the proportion of reports submitted to the treaty bodies/upr that substantially or fully conform to reporting guidelines. 6.4 # of countries which have issued a standing invitation to special procedures mandate-holders. Baseline: 108 Targets 2017 Revised targets 2017 (1) 2014/15 reported progress and achievement (2) % % % % % ratifications more withdrawals % % % % % % % % % 40% 40% 22 out of 220 reports were submitted on time (10%) % Member States, 1 non- Member Observer 130 OHCHR REPORT 2015
12 ANNEX II: REVISED TARGETS Global Expected Accomplishment EA 7: Increased number and diversity of rights-holders and other stakeholders making use of UN human rights mechanisms EA 8: Progressive development and strengthening of international and regional human rights institutions, laws and standards EA 9: Enhanced coherence of UN human rights mechanisms and bodies EA 10: International community increasingly responsive to critical human rights situations and issues EA 11: A human rightsbased approach (including gender equality) and the right to development increasingly integrated in UN policies and programmes Global Indicators 6.5 # of countries for which requests for visits of thematic special procedures have resulted in at least one visit. 6.6 Rate of responses from governments to special procedures communications. Baseline: 40 per cent 7.1 # of countries of engagement with a significant number of substantive submissions or submitting actors to UN human rights mechanisms. 7.2 Total # of substantive submissions from national human rights institutions, civil society organizations, UN entities and individuals to UN human rights mechanisms. 8.1 # of regional human rights institutions strengthened or established in compliance with international human rights standards. 8.2 # of thematic areas where international and/or regional human rights law or standards have been strengthened/developed. 9.1 Percentage of treaty bodies and special procedures recommendations taken up by the Human Rights Council in the context of the UPR. 9.2 # of countries which submitted or updated common core documents. 9.3 Degree of progress made in improving the level of harmonization of treaty bodies work. Targets 2017 Revised targets 2017 (1) 2014/15 reported progress and achievement (2) country visits to 82 States and territories. 50% 50% 42% % 13,000 13,000 6,140 submissions (estimate) % * 50% 50% * Medium Medium * 9.4 Degree of coordination among the specials procedures. High High * 10.1 Percentage of critical human rights issues/situations raised by OHCHR which have been taken up in international fora in a timely manner # of countries of engagement where the international community has engaged in an objective way on specific issues raised by OHCHR # of international and regional fora which have included human rights issues and/or have established standing mechanisms/ procedures to address human rights situations on an ongoing basis # of countries of engagement with UN peace missions which have integrated international human rights standards and principles, as well as the recommendations of the human rights mechanisms, into their work to a significant extent # of countries of engagement with humanitarian operations which have integrated international human rights standards and principles, as well as the recommendations of the human rights mechanisms, into their work to a significant extent # of countries of engagement where the UN guidelines incorporating rights-based approach have been applied to a significant extent by a number of programmes of UN entities # of countries of engagement where the UN common country programmes (e.g. United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks) have satisfactorily integrated international human rights standards and principles, as well as the recommendations of the human rights mechanisms # of the UN policies and programmes at the global level which integrate a human rights-based approach to a significant extent. 60% 60% * % * % % % % * (1) Targets were revised in the context of the mid-term review of the OHCHR Management Plan conducted in These numbers only apply for the current cycle and should not be understood as the baseline for upcoming programming cycles. (2) Full or partial achievement of or good progress made in achieving reported results. (3) Countries of engagement refers to those countries in which the Office plans to undertake a set of activities towards a planned result. It is not limited to countries where OHCHR has a presence. * Indicator will be assessed at the end of the programming cycle. OHCHR REPORT
13 Annex III: Abbreviations and acronyms CAT CCA CCD CED - Committee against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment - Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Common Country Assessment Common Core Document Committee on Enforced Disappearances EA FAO GBV GMO GPC HRA HRBA Expected Accomplishment Food and Agriculture Organization Gender-Based Violence Global Management Output Global Protection Cluster Human Rights Adviser Human Rights-Based Approach CEDAW - Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women - Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women HRC Human Rights Council HR Committee Human Rights Committee HRDDP Human Rights Due Diligence Policy CERD Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination HRMMU Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine CESCR Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights HRUF Human Rights Up Front CMW Committee on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families IASC ICC Inter-Agency Standing Committee International Criminal Court COI Commission of Inquiry ICC-NHRI International Coordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions CRC CRPD - Committee on the Rights of the Child - Convention on the Rights of the Child - Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ICPPED ICCPR International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights CSO DDPA DFS DPA DPKO Civil Society Organization Durban Declaration and Programme of Action Department of Field Support Department of Political Affairs Department of Peacekeeping Operations ICCPR-OP1 ICCPR-OP2 ICERD First Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination 132 OHCHR REPORT 2015
14 ANNEX III: ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS ICESCR ICRMW ICRC IDP ILO IOM LDCs LGBTI International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families International Committee of the Red Cross Internally Displaced Person International Labour Organization International Organization for Migration Least Developed Countries Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Intersex persons OP-CAT OP-CEDAW OP-CRC-AC OP-CRC-SC OP-CRC-IC Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the involvement of children in armed conflict Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography Third Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on a communications procedure MDGs MINUSCA Millennium Development Goals United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic OP-ICESCR RBM Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Results-Based Management MINUSMA United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali RC SDGs Resident Coordinator Sustainable Development Goals MINUSTAH United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti SIDS Small Island Developing States MONUSCO United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo SGBV SOP Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Standard Operating Procedure NGO Non-Governmental Organization SPT Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture NHRI NPM National Human Rights Institution National Preventive Mechanism UNAMA United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan OCHA Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs UNAMID African Union - United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur OHCHR Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights UNAMI United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq OIOS OMP United Nations Office of Internal Oversight Services OHCHR Management Plan UNCT UNDAF United Nations Country Team United Nations Development Assistance Framework OHCHR REPORT
15 ANNEX III: ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS UNDG United Nations Development Group UNDG-HRWG United Nations Development Group Human Rights Working Group UNDP UNEG UNEP UNESCO UNFPA UNHCR UNICEF United Nations Development Programme United Nations Evaluation Group United Nations Environment Programme United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization United Nations Population Fund United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees United Nations Children s Fund UNMISS UNOCI UNODC UNOG UNOPS UNSMIL UNSOM UNSOS United Nations Mission in South Sudan United Nations Operation in Côte d Ivoire United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime United Nations Office at Geneva United Nations Office for Project Services United Nations Support Mission in Libya United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia United Nations Support Office in Somalia UNIOGBIS UNITAR UNJHRO United Nations Peacebuilding Support Office in Guinea-Bissau United Nations Institute for Training and Research United Nations Joint Human Rights Office UNV UPR WFP WHO United Nations Volunteers Universal Periodic Review United Nations World Food Programme World Health Organization UNMIL United Nations Mission in Liberia 134 OHCHR REPORT 2015
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